Killjoy

Name: Killjoy
Address: 116 N West St, Raleigh, NC, United States, 27603-2397
Telephone: (919) 675-1433
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

4.5

36 Reviews

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Romantic
Lively
Great for creative cocktails

Killjoy is a colorful, comfortable cocktail bar where all drinks are treated with the same exquisite respect. Located in Downtown Raleigh, NC.

2020 Raleigh Magazine - Best Cocktail Bar Overall
2020 Raleigh Magazine - Best Spirit-Free

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 675-1433
Website
https://killjoycocktail.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Private party facilities
Want to host an event at Killjoy? We’d be delighted to have you and can accommodate parties of most sizes – from small gatherings of 10 to large celebrations of 150 guests. Please inquire at https://killjoycocktail.com/host-an-event-at-killjoy/.

Location
116 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603-2397
Neighborhood
Raleigh
Parking details
From parking decks to parking lots, there are over 70 places to park in Downtown Raleigh. Patrons can pay to park in metered spaces using the Passport Parking App. Nearby, you'll find the Powerhouse Square Parking Deck at 513 W Jones Street and the St. Paul Lot at114 N West St. View more at https://downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

House Fresh Hummus$12.00
Meat & Cheese Board$18.00
Mix of Cheeses, Meats, Jam & Bar Nuts
Bagel & Cheese Board$18.00
Lox, Veggies, Pickles, Cheese, Cheese Spread, & Bar Nuts
Tuna & Cheese Board$18.00
Tuna Fish Dip, Veggies, Pickles, Cheese, & Onions
Fruit & Cheese Board$18.00
Assortment of Veggies & Fruit, Cheese, Cheese Spread, & Bar Nuts
Mediterranean Board$18.00
Peppers, Cucumbers, Onions, Tomatoes, Grapes, Cheese, Hummus Sample & Bar Nuts

Summer Cocktail Menu

Buzzed Bee's$11.00
Gin, Elderflower, Egg White, Lemon, Honey Simple
Laventini$12.00
Vodka, Lavender Syrup, Lemon, Bitters, Salt
Hot Loma$12.00
21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno Tequila, Grapefruit, Lime, Simple, Bitters
That's My Jam$13.00
Makers 46 Bourbon, House-made Strawberry Rhubarb Jam, Lemon, Simple
Carried Away$13.00
Tanqueray 10 Gin, Cocchi Americano, Simple, Bitters
Argentine Handshake$11.00
Fernet Branca, House-made Cola, Club Soda
Hound Dog$13.00
Peanut Butter Whiskey, Banana Rum, Cream, Chocolate Shavings Topping

Last Chance Spring Cocktail Menu

Hi-Bish$13.00
Tanqueray Sevilla, Hibiscus, Lemon, Egg White, Flower Garnish
Grasshopper$13.00
Crème de Menthe, Crème de Cacao, Vanilla Almond Milk, Bitters, Vegan Chocolate Shavings

Killjoy Classic Cocktails

Ube Old Fashioned$12.00
Bourbon, Ube, Allspice Bitters, Orange Peel
The Luckiest$13.00
Irish Whiskey, Cocchi Americano, Earl Grey Tea, Lucky Charms-Rested Dairy, Lemon, Marshmallow Garnish
Badd & Fruity$10.00
Rose Safflower Marigold Blossom Tea Infused Vodka, Rose' Reduction, Lemon, Bitters, Soda
Godcousin$12.00
Cognac, Amaretto, Passionfruit, Lemon, Cinnamon

Draft Beer

Cloud Surfer IPA, Raleigh NC
- 16 oz$7.00
NicklePoint Vienna Lager, Raleigh NC
- 16 oz$6.00
Fortnight 50 Shades of Grain, Cary NC (14.5% ABV)$8.00

Bottles & Cans

Utica Club
- 12 oz$3.00
Ponysaurus India Pale Ale 6.3% Durham, NC
- 12 oz$7.00
Ponysaurus Biere De Garde 6.3% Durham, NC
- 12 oz$7.00
Tribucha Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha
Non-Alc. Great with a shot of tequila
- 16 oz$6.00

Specials

Maker's Mark Tasting Flight$35.00
Try 4 – 1oz pours of Maker's Mark, Maker's 46, Maker's Mark Cask Strength, and a unique Private Select Barrel designed from our friends at The Haymaker
Bulleit Flight$18.00
Bulleit Bourbon, Bulleit Rye, Bulleit 10y

Large Format Cocktails

Serves 4-6

Season Broadcast

Season Broadcast$52.00
Hornito's Reposado Tequila, Pomegranate, Cinnamon, Ginger, Lime
- Single Serving for$11.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Jarrito's Soda$3.00
Pineapple or Orange
Pucker Up$8.00
Tribucha Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha, Lemon, Sugar, Bitters. Great with a shot of tequila
Paddle Flower$9.00
Cactus Tonic, Desert Flower Tincture, Candied Prickly Pear
Gordon's Chip$9.00
Pineapple, Cucumber, Lime, Hot Sauce, Salt + Pepper
Russian Nog$8.00
Cold Brew Coffee, Sugar, Whole Egg, Nutmeg
Ginger Limeade (0.05% ABV)$8.00
Ginger Syrup, Lime, Fee Brothers Bitters, Soda

Wine

White

Tobias Chardonnay – Mendocino, California$12.00
Constant Disruptions Sauvignon Blanc – Dry Creek Valley, California$15.00

Red

Athena Cabernet Sauvignon – Modesto, California$12.00
Cherry Pie Pinot Noir – Rancho Santa, California$13.00

Rose / Sparkling

Bieler Pere & Fils Rose'$13.00
Champagne Jacquart – Champagne, France$100.00
Perelada Cava – Catalonia, Spain$8.00
Sparkling Rose Ruggeri$10.00
Straightaway Apicco Spritz on Tap!$11.00
Straightaway Last Word Spritz 13% ABV
- 250ml$10.00

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.5

4.5 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

36 Reviews

C
Coupledine
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice ambiance and great drinks. Perfect for hanging with friends or a date.
KilljoyResponded on February 21, 2022
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the ambiance and drinks.
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lynnm
Raleigh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 13, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Food was bland... no servers...everything done on the phone. Hard to use the app and it has issues which made it more frustrating. Food was mediocre. No flavor. presentation was nice, but not worth it.
KilljoyResponded on February 16, 2022
Hi Lynn, Thank you for taking the time to leave us your feedback. We are disappointed to hear about your overall experience. We hope you'll give us another shot in the future!
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KatieK
Greater Boston
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
When we arrived, there was no one at the host stand to greet us. We awkwardly stood there for five minutes wondering if we were supposed to seat ourselves, even though we made a reservation. After the host arrived, we were seated on the patio next to a really loud and boisterous party who was shouting, breaking glassware and generally disturbing the tables around them. After fifteen minutes, waitstaff still hadn’t come to the table to take our orders, my partner had to go inside and flag someone down. Someone came by and quickly took our orders, where we proceeded to wait another twenty minutes. My partner went inside again to attempt to check on the status of our order, when a bartender rushed out to bring us our drinks, not even our assigned wait staff. She apologized for the long wait and promised to track down our assigned waiter, and that was honestly the only redeeming experience of our visit. Upon the delivery of our drinks, we immediately asked for the check because we were beginning to run late for our next reservation. The bartender once again brought us our check. We never saw our waiter again. After all that, the drinks weren’t even good. I would absolutely not return to this establishment. There are much better cocktail bars in Raleigh.
KilljoyResponded on February 16, 2022
Hi Katie, We are so sorry to hear about your experience with us. We strive for all of our guests to have a five-star experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to leave us feedback that will help us improve in the future. We hope you will give us another shot so we can make this right.
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MichaelH
Charleston
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drinks on the menu sounded more interesting than they actually tasted. Although the ambiance and vibe felt nice, and the staff was pleasant, we left wishing we chose a different place.
KilljoyResponded on February 16, 2022
Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We will be sure to share this with the team. We hope you'll give us another chance in the future!
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partyofwantedmore
Richmond
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
made a reservation - sat down - took 30 minutes for a server to come get our drink order. Cocktails were good but for $12-$20 per drink it was not up to standard in terms of service. The space was cool and hipster but lack of attention to those paying for drinks was disappointing.
KilljoyResponded on February 16, 2022
Thank you so much for your valuable feedback. We strive for everyone to have a five-star experience with us. We hope you'll give us another shot in the future!
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 6, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 1
Highly Overrated!!
KilljoyResponded on February 9, 2022
We are disappointed to hear this. Please let us know how we can improve your next visit!
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AlaetraW
Raleigh
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
I am disappointed with the service my party received on Sunday. While the drinks at killjoy were fantastic the food/service was not. Despite having a limited it took almost an hour for my chicken and waffles to be delivered to our table. One of my guest order breakfast tacos and had to send it back two times due to being given to her cold. Another one of my guest ordered Frittatas and they were cold. We had to ask several times for condiments and water before our server brought anything over. We were extremely disappointed in the Brunch experiences and my party agreed it was not worth the time we spent waiting for our items.
KilljoyResponded on February 4, 2022
Hi Alaetra, We are disappointed to hear about your experience with us. We recognize there are some kinks that need to be worked through from our first brunch service and are continuing to improve brunch and food service. We hope you enjoyed your complimentary champagne and hope you will give us another shot in the future!
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JuliaD
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and delicious drinks! Highly recommend!
KilljoyResponded on January 10, 2022
Hi Julia, Thank you so much for your five-star review! We're so glad you enjoyed the drinks and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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KaitlynP
Denver
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience- drinks were fantastic and so was the service!
KilljoyResponded on December 27, 2021
Hi Kaitlyn, Thank you so much for your kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the drinks and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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MCSunshine
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 19, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Killjoy passed the vibe check, 10/10 would recommend this place. The drinks were elegant and tasteful with and incredible ambiance. The service was top notch and the decor matched. Make your reservation or take your chance at walk in but I would highly recommend getting a table at this luxurious bar and lounge.
KilljoyResponded on December 22, 2021
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are so glad you had an awesome experience with us! We're happy to hear you loved the vibe, drinks, and service. We look forward to seeing you again soon!
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116 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603-2397

Additional information

Neighborhood
Raleigh
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–12:00 am Sat 3:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Cocktail Bar, Tapas / Small Plates, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
From parking decks to parking lots, there are over 70 places to park in Downtown Raleigh. Patrons can pay to park in metered spaces using the Passport Parking App. Nearby, you'll find the Powerhouse Square Parking Deck at 513 W Jones Street and the St. Paul Lot at114 N West St. View more at https://downtownraleigh.org/getting-around/parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://killjoycocktail.com/
Phone number
(919) 675-1433
Private party facilities
Want to host an event at Killjoy? We’d be delighted to have you and can accommodate parties of most sizes – from small gatherings of 10 to large celebrations of 150 guests. Please inquire at https://killjoycocktail.com/host-an-event-at-killjoy/.

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Bar Snacks

House Fresh Hummus$12.00

Meat & Cheese Board$18.00

Bagel & Cheese Board$18.00

Tuna & Cheese Board$18.00

Fruit & Cheese Board$18.00

Mediterranean Board$18.00

Summer Cocktail Menu

Buzzed Bee's$11.00

Laventini$12.00

Hot Loma$12.00

That's My Jam$13.00

Carried Away$13.00

Argentine Handshake$11.00

Hound Dog$13.00

Last Chance Spring Cocktail Menu

Hi-Bish$13.00

Grasshopper$13.00

Killjoy Classic Cocktails

Ube Old Fashioned$12.00

The Luckiest$13.00

Badd & Fruity$10.00

Godcousin$12.00

Draft Beer

Cloud Surfer IPA, Raleigh NC

NicklePoint Vienna Lager, Raleigh NC

Fortnight 50 Shades of Grain, Cary NC (14.5% ABV)$8.00

Bottles & Cans

Utica Club

Ponysaurus India Pale Ale 6.3% Durham, NC

Ponysaurus Biere De Garde 6.3% Durham, NC

Tribucha Strawberry Lemonade Kombucha

Specials

Maker's Mark Tasting Flight$35.00

Bulleit Flight$18.00

Large Format Cocktails

Season Broadcast

Season Broadcast$52.00

Non-Alcoholic Drinks

Jarrito's Soda$3.00

Pucker Up$8.00

Paddle Flower$9.00

Gordon's Chip$9.00

Russian Nog$8.00

Ginger Limeade (0.05% ABV)$8.00

Wine

White

Tobias Chardonnay – Mendocino, California$12.00

Constant Disruptions Sauvignon Blanc – Dry Creek Valley, California$15.00

Red

Athena Cabernet Sauvignon – Modesto, California$12.00

Cherry Pie Pinot Noir – Rancho Santa, California$13.00

Rose / Sparkling

Bieler Pere & Fils Rose'$13.00

Champagne Jacquart – Champagne, France$100.00

Perelada Cava – Catalonia, Spain$8.00

Sparkling Rose Ruggeri$10.00

Straightaway Apicco Spritz on Tap!$11.00

Straightaway Last Word Spritz 13% ABV

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